Lessons Learned Game Changers
Catch someone around you doing something right and tell them about it. As learned from Ken Blanchard, this shifts your thinking to one of appreciation and will do wonders for relationships, whether at work or at home. Imagine if you came home from work and noticed what your family members did right, and you told them about it. Would they be surprised? More importantly, how would they feel? It is easy for us to notice what’s wrong. But noticing the good…well, that’s a game-changer. By making this a habit, you will notice more of the goodness around you. You will see more positive and less negative, and begin to see what is right in your world rather than what is wrong. Develop the habit of catching one or more people in your life doing something good daily and tell them about it. When you find yourself in a state of worry, fear, self- doubt, or self-criticism, shift your thinking to things you are grateful for. It is a game-changer for you! Submitted by Larry Tracey, Executive Director of Youth4Youth and a coalition member of 3PC and Way Out West (WOW).
Ever notice how some people just seem genuinely happy—steady, positive, and full of energy? It’s not luck. More often than not, it comes down to one powerful habit: gratitude. An “attitude of gratitude” doesn’t just change how you feel—it changes how you see everything around you. Here are a few of the benefits: • Improves our physical and psychological health • Increases our energy, quality of sleep, and mental strength • Reduces negative emotions such as envy, hatred, and anger • Increases positive emotions such as love and empathy • Helps people recover from substance misuse • Reduces depression and improves self-esteem • Keeps suicidal thoughts and attempts at bay
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